Shaun Derry said that he is wary of Forest Green Rover’s new-look side ahead of their clash in Sky Bet League Two this weekend.

The U’s beat Rovers 3-0 when they visited The Abbey this season, but it’ll be a different challenge this time.

They might be struggling for goals still and one point from safety, but manager Mark Cooper has already made six signings this window as he looks to make sure they don’t make an instant return back to the National League.

One signing in particularly, Reuben Reid, has caught Derry’s eye.

The striker signed from Exeter for an undisclosed fee and has more than 100 league goals to his name and is set to partner Christian Doidge, who has already scored 17 goals this season and has been linked with a move to Cardiff City.

“They’re down there and they’re fighting for their lives,” Derry said.

“Forest Green have had a fantastic run over the last two or three years with what they’ve achieved and they’ve got a manager there who has managed at a higher level.

“I think the interesting thing with Forest Green is just how active they’ve been in their market. When they can bring in the likes of Ruben Reid and pair him with Christian Doidge, you’re looking at a combination there with a lot of potential.

“With Doidge because he's hitting the goal trail and you’ve got a centre-forward there who has absolutely done it at this level. So you look at that partnership in particular and that could be one that serves them well going between now and the end of the season and that poses a problem for us this weekend.”